The Bookshare community is invited to join the fun and dive into a summer of reading. Browse the special reading lists and help us reach the goal of reading 200,000 books together.
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Published May 27, 2021
Author: Laura Deck, Bookshare Communications
Published May 20, 2021
Congratulations and Good Luck: Celebrating 2021 Graduates
Dr. Katherine Schneider, Benetech Board Member, offers congratulations and some advice to graduates with disabilities who achieved remarkable success during a turbulent year with many unexpected challenges. Plus a bonus for job seekers: explore Bookshare’s extensive collection of career resources.
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Published May 13, 2021
Join Bookshare’s #CatchUpTogether Summer Read-a-thon
Summer is knocking on the door, so that means it’s time to get ready for a summer of reading! You are invited to #CatchUpTogether with Bookshare’s Summer Read-a-thon. Readers of all ages have the opportunity to catch up on the books they want to read, find new books in curated summer reading lists, stay connected with the Bookshare community, and keep students reading-ready in the fall.
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Published April 28, 2021
Bridging the Reading Gap [webinar]
Watch the replay of the Bridging the Reading Gap webinar and learn about free, accessible ebooks for students with reading barriers.
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Published April 21, 2021
Three Ways to Tackle Pandemic Learning Loss for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans
These three tips help students with learning differences benefit from accommodations and online resources that accelerate learning during the “great catch up.”
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Published April 13, 2021
Technology is a Game Changer for Justin Smith
In this guest blog, Justin Smith, Bookshare member and disability rights advocate, discusses the critical role technology plays in his life. Justin has cerebral palsy, and Bookshare gives him the freedom and independence to experience the joy of reading. Justin comments on books that transport him and the ways technology assists him with reading, communication, and mobility.
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Published April 5, 2021
Seeing (and Hearing) is Believing: Bookshare’s Audio Support Unlocks Door to Reading
Bruce Alter, Oregon physical therapist and AT consultant, shares insights for fast-tracking students to get accessible ebooks and reading accommodations with support from Bookshare
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Published April 1, 2021
Slam Dunk Winner of Bookshare’s March Madness Book Bracket
Bookshare’s March Madness book bracket competition is over. The slam dunk winner is…Little Fires Everywhere.
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Published March 29, 2021
The 950,000 Ebook Library You Didn’t Know You Needed (featured in We Are Teachers)
A recent article featured in We Are Teachers shares four ways teachers are using Bookshare in the classroom to turn reluctant readers into engaged readers.
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Published March 4, 2021
Win the Crown with the Bookshare Book Club
Come join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussions on Zoom for teens and adults. March’s book for teens is “You Should See Me in a Crown” and adults will discuss “His Only Wife.” Everyone is welcome!
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